Schnauzer withers height chart
See the withers height of the Schnauzer by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Schnauzer reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Schnauzer
Depending on its build, a female Schnauzer should measure between 7.1 and 7.5 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Schnauzer measures on average between 11.7 in for the smallest individuals and 12.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Schnauzer be at 1 year? Between 16.5 and 17.9 in.
A female Schnauzer finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Schnauzer
Depending on its build, a male Schnauzer should measure between 7.2 and 7.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Schnauzer measures on average between 11.9 in for the smallest individuals and 12.6 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Schnauzer be at 1 year? Between 17.2 and 18.3 in.
A male Schnauzer finishes growing at 14 months .
How to measure a Schnauzer at the withers
- Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
- Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
- Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
- Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
- Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Going further
See also the weight chart of the Schnauzer to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Schnauzer height FAQ
What adult height for a female Schnauzer?
An adult female Schnauzer usually measures between 17.72 and 19.69 in.
What adult height for a male Schnauzer?
An adult male Schnauzer usually measures between 18.9 and 20.08 in.
What is the Schnauzer height curve during growth?
The Schnauzer height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.